Is EXTREME a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, EXTREME is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 16 points.
Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.
What does EXTREME mean?
- adjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
“extreme cold”
- noun
the furthest or highest degree of something
“he carried it to extremes”
- adjective
far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree
“an extreme example”
- noun
the point located farthest from the middle of something
Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Points
16
Scrabble
17
Words With Friends
7
Letters
E (1) + X (8) + T (1) + R (1) + E (1) + M (3) + E (1) = 16 points in Scrabble.
Dictionary status
- Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
- Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
- Words With FriendsListed
Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.
Hooks for EXTREME
Single letters that turn EXTREME into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.
Words you can make from EXTREME
The 33 highest-scoring words using these letters.
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